Jobs/Grad Opportunities

Laurentian University in Sudbury, Canada, and the Centre for Evolutionary Ecology and Ethical Conservation (CEEEC) are pleased to announce a 1-year postdoctoral research position.
The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research on the ethics of ecological research under the supervision of Dr. G.K.D. Crozier, Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Environment, Culture, and Values, and Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, CRC in Applied Evolutionary Ecology. For a description of the research program under which this position is funded, please see this article: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11948-014-9558-4#page-1
The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the activities organized by CEEEC, including team meetings, a speakers’ series, and symposia. Additional responsibilities and opportunities will be tailored to the professional development of the candidate.

Laurentian University’s new Centre for Evolutionary Ecology and Ethical Conservation (CEEEC) seeks a Coordinator CEEEC’s mandate is to promote interdisciplinary co-operation on conservation and environmental issues, and to integrate evolutionary perspectives in the conservation of biodiversity. The duties of the CEEEC Coordinator will be varied, but she/he will contribute to the growth and development of this research group.

The successful candidate will assist in activities such as the following:

Preparing grant applications and orchestrating the operations of funded activities, including fact checking, editing, budget management, and assisting in the identification of funding opportunities;

Administering knowledge dissemination and exchange activities, including a speakers series, symposia, public events, and the management of website and social media; and

Supporting research initiatives conducted by CEEEC’s team members, including preparing manuscripts for publications, applying for research permits, preparing reports for work with endangered and protected species, and assisting with applications for animal care permits.

The applicant must have spent time living in Ontario’s North (which includes Sudbury) in order to qualify for this opportunity. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, exemplify excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral), possess advanced skills working with Microsoft Office programs, and be familiar with social media programs such as Word Press and Twitter. Bilingualism and familiarity with Canada’s Tri-Council granting system are not requirements, but they would be considerable assets.

Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2015, or when the best candidate is found. Qualified and interested applicants are invited to submit a CV/ resume and covering letter, including contact information for two references, to ceeec.laurentian@gmail.com